MODELS AND THEORIES OF NUTRITION EDUCATION

MODELS AND THEORIES OF NUTRITION EDUCATION A QUICK CANTER OVER THE MAIN APPROACHES with a little EDUCATION theory and some illustrations from the floor NUTRITION EDUCATION APPROACHES What are the elements? THE BASELINE 1 The people, what they do and think 2 Their environment and circumstances THE TARGET LEARNING Knowledge, attitudes, skills, behaviour THE APPROACH - HOW THEY COME TOGETHER What is the main focus? What is the balance? SCENARIO If you A rural mother with two young children A small farmer An urban teenager An urban professional A school child aged 9 A slum dweller any age + Other players + Experts ? What is your main concern in life? Where do you want your life to go? How do you see your dietary needs?

– Many features of social learning, e.g. demonstrations, role-modelling, exploring obstacles, group feedback, mutual support, self-monitoring – Roles: also managers and facilitators; active participants Examples - Negotiated change through group counselling sessions (Linkages 2003)

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